Cloud/Azure Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Cloud/Azure Engineer to support modern cloud data platforms and engineering initiatives in New York. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can design, build, and improve Azure-based solutions while working closely with technical and business stakeholders. The role focuses on scalable data architecture, automation, platform reliability, and secure cloud operations across enterprise environments.

Responsibilities:
• Design, build, and maintain cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure services with an emphasis on Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and related platform components.
• Develop and enhance data pipelines, transformation workflows, and integration processes to support reliable movement and processing of enterprise data.
• Create and optimize cloud architectures that support data warehousing, data lake environments, and efficient analytical workloads.
• Implement automation and deployment practices through CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar technologies.
• Monitor platform health, investigate issues, and resolve performance bottlenecks using Azure monitoring and diagnostic tools including Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Apply cloud security, governance, and compliance standards to ensure Azure resources are configured and managed according to organizational requirements.
• Write and maintain scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate administration, orchestration, and operational tasks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather technical requirements, communicate design decisions, and deliver solutions aligned with changing priorities.
• Travel to local sites as needed and support occasional physical handling of equipment or materials up to 35 pounds.• 3-5 years of hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure services in a cloud engineering or cloud architecture capacity.
• Proven experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory including pipelines and data flows, and Azure Databricks.
• Working knowledge of scripting or programming in PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles, governance practices, and compliance-related controls.
• Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and data lake design concepts.
• Background building or supporting CI/CD processes with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or comparable tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, improve system scalability, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to local sites as needed and ability to lift up to 35 pounds.